Swollen face on a rooster?

[Shawna89]

I found my Roos fighting. It had gotten bad, lots of blood around their faces. Now about 3 days later the Cochin roo has a swollen face and discharge from one eye? as well as his eyes were crusted shut? I have given him an injection of antibiotic and washed his face up, anything else I should or can do??

 

[centrarchid]

More time. Step up protein content of feed and give him access to some greens. Another week or so and he will likely be good as new.

 

[Shawna89]

I'm glad he will get better, I did get worried! Should I continue the antibiotics?

 

[centrarchid]

I'm glad he will get better, I did get worried! Should I continue the antibiotics?

Once antibiotics started, follow recommended use. Otherwise I avoid their use unless bird is extremely valuable and I think such treatment will be beneficial.